Routing/Planning Dispatcher - McKinney Vento - Topeka Public Schools

Job Title: Routing/Planning Dispatcher Classification: Classified

Reports To: Dispatch Supervisor

Position Code:

Oversees the daily activities of bus drivers and aides. Ensures all daily routes are scheduled
and dispatched at appropriate route times for student transportation and safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
? One year experience in Transportation field is preferred.
? Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
? Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and organize projects.
? Excellent problem-solving skills.

Essential Functions:
? Monitor and communicate daily through a two-way radio system
? Coordinate substitute drivers, routes, and field trips as needed for transportation
purposes
? Establish regular and special needs education bus routes, schedules, and stops
? Understands and effectively uses the district routing software for efficient routes and
changes
? Keeps Daily Sub Logs and Dispatch Sheets current; develops route sheets, maps, and
attendance sheets for department
? Monitors email regularly to make sure any changes to routes or schedules is seen to
allow for updates.
? Performs Relief Driver duties as needed. May be on a daily basis for an extended
period of time.

Other Job Functions:
? Review time off requests for drivers and aides to determine if there is interruption
with providing services.
? Provides clerical support to the Transportation department by answering telephone
calls, creating reports, and tracking data.
? Responds to accident sites and documents accidents for claims
? Schedules annual bus evacuation drills

Physical/Emotional Requirements:

The incumbent may be required to use the following requirements during any part of the
working day:

Speaking, hearing, visual, reading, writing, word processing, mobility, consistency of
temperament, ability to work with a variety of problems at the same time, stamina for
working long hours and in stress producing environments.

Licensure Considerations:
? Commercial Driver’s License is preferred

Disclaimer:
The performance responsibilities of this position are not limited to those outlined in this
description and may include any other responsibilities assigned by the Board of Education, the
Superintendent, or direct supervisor, or his/her designee.

This is a 2-year, grant funded position.